Residents of Greensboro have access to several large healthcare systems in the region, including Novant Health, Cone Health, and Atrium Health. Brenner Children’s Hospital is the nearest dedicated pediatric care facility — located in Winston-Salem. As part of North Carolina’s VA system, Greensboro Community Based Outpatient Clinic offers care to veterans in the area.
U.S. News ranks Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital as the #1 healthcare facility in Greensboro and Winston-Salem. A 628-bed facility, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital rates high performing in gastroenterology and GI surgery. It also rates high performing in 18 procedures and conditions, including:
Novant Health’s Forsyth Medical Center, an 921-bed facility, offers a full range of emergency, surgical, and general healthcare services. U.S. News rates Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center as high performing in seven procedures and conditions, including:
Gastroenterologists (GIs) are physicians that specialize in treating your gastrointestinal (GI) health needs.
Your GI tract includes your mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.
A GI physician is licensed to diagnose and treat common syndromes such as:
GI specialists also perform diagnostic procedures such as:
What procedures do gastroenterologists perform?
GI specialists can perform the following procedures:
This isn't an exhaustive list. Get in touch with your local GI specialist to learn more about their full range of services.
What conditions do gastroenterologists treat?
GI specialists may treat the following conditions:
This list of conditions isn't exhaustive, either. Talk to a GI specialist for more information on getting a GI condition diagnosed and treated.
What should I ask a gastroenterologist?
Here are some examples of both general and specific questions to ask a GI specialist during your appointment: